Vehicle Modification Subsidy Scheme (VMSS) is funded by the Department of Health Victoria. This program provides people with a permanent or long-term disability, as well as those with an ongoing health or ageing related need (frail aged) with subsidy funding towards the cost of vehicle modifications.
Modifications subsidided under the VMSS.
VMSS provides a variety of vehicle modifications including minor modifications such as hand controls, and major modifications such as lowered floor conversion, hoists and permanent ramps. Refer to options below:
- Air conditioning for people with thermo-regulatory conditions
- Conversions of vehicles for wheelchair access
- Modified driving controls
- Ramps permanently secured to vehicles
- Specialised lifters, carriers and trailers for wheelchairs
- Specialised seating
- Wheelchair & oxygen cylinder restraint systems (please
refer to https://swep.bhs.org.au/frequently-asked-questions-dop.php
for information on safety considerations when transporting oxygen
cylinders)
- Modification component of an already modified second hand vehicle in some circumstances
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for funding if you:
- Are a permanent Victorian Resident or hold a temporary or permanent protection Visa or are an asylum seeker
- Have a long-term condition/disability and/or are frail aged
- Do not receive other government funding
- Are not an in-patient of a public or private hospital or permanent resident of a residential care facility
- Cannot claim equipment/products through your private health insurance policy
- Have not been released from hospital or an extended care centre within 30 days, where equipment/products required is related to the hospital admission
You must be assessed by a SWEP registered Assistive Technology (AT) Practitioner (i.e. Occupational Therapist with post-graduate training in driver assessment and rehabilitation) to determine the most appropriate and safe modification.
You must meet the eligibility requirements as described by the
Victorian A&EP Guidelines. For more information on eligibility see our Applying for VMSS or VMSS FAQ Section.
Insurance for Vehicle Modifications
Insurance of your vehicle is your responsibility. You may wish to discuss insurance options with your current insurance provider.
